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Beans and Franks Tuscan-Style

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Course: Entrée
Bean type: Kidney Bean, Red Bean, White bean
Servings: 6
Calories: 393kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound turkey Italian sausage
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red or white onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1-2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 15-ounce can light red kidney beans
  • 1 15-ounce can Great Northern beans
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with liquid
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • ½-1 teaspoon thyme or sage

Instructions

  • Cook sausage with water in a covered skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Watch carefully so skin doesn’t burn. Cool and cut into ½-inch slices. Peel skin off with a knife and fork if it is tough.
  • Clean and slice peppers and onion to make approximately 3 cups.
  • Heat a large covered skillet; add oil, then vegetables and garlic. Sauté over medium heat until tender.
  • Drain and rinse beans in a colander or strainer.
  • Add sausage, beans and remaining ingredients to skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 12g | Calcium: 80mg